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I was in Local Walmart two days ago for something and stopped and talked to a sales person about Deep Cycle batteries. this Walmart is in Troutdale, Oregon a suburb of Portland. They had many different sizes of EverStart batteries in this store including Deep Cycle batteries. I was looking for AH rating but did not find it anywhere. The sales person was clueless about this.
Any recommendations for good AH rating for house batteries. I have two house batteries in my rig, they are Interstate from Costco. I believe they are just regular car batteries. I am not a heavy electricity user though.
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Recently I ran into a interesting situation and want your expert opinion:
I wanted to replace Fuel Filter in my rig and went to Toyota dealer near my house house. Buying parts I have got to know this fellow. He said, " in these Toyota trucks Fuel Filter does not need replacement". Just use their Fuel Filter cleaner. Sold me a bottle for $18 which is still sitting in my garage. It did not sit well and want to hear from the experienced members.
Background: My rig now has around 65 K, I have driven it over 12 K in three years that I have owned it. In the beginning it used to sort of jerk every so often while driving. I used Lucas Fuel injector cleaners couple of times and that went away. No issues anymore.
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I had similar gas smell issue with my rig I purchased three years ago. It turned out the Gas Filler hose was leaking at the clamp where the hose connected to the gas tank. It was all a learning experience. I removed and replaced Gas Filler hose and the Vent hose, sealed all and no more gas smell since. You might want to check that first.
On my rig I did not have to remove the gas tank. Mind you there was not enough room to put hands or even fingers in to remove and install new hoses and clamps. With right hoses and tools from Harbour Freight and bit of swearing and cursing got it done. I also remember there was a similar post not too long ago where this topic was discussed and they were talking about removing or dropping the gas tank.
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I replaced the fuel filler hose on my Seabreeze couple of years ago. It was a learning process but got it done. I did not have to lower the tank.
I purchased a tool from Harbour Frieght. to access the existing clamp. My first attempt: I took the old hose to ORielys and purchased Fuel Hose. Existing hose had S curve and after trying for fit for some time I realized this hose I purchased was not flexible to make the curve needed to fit. Second Attempt: Then found a flexible fuel hose from GATES # PE 10200 Fuel filler Hose at $1.19/inch. They recommended using T-BOLT Clams, Part # 32757. After bunch of yelling and screaming and a bit of cursing I got it done. There is no space to put hands in, Thanks to Harbour Frieght for this tool.
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On 12/7/2020 at 1:36 PM, Ajsurf1 said:
Thanks for the replies. To be honest I'm a little shocked that the three of you don't use 2 water filtration as bottled water seems to add to our degradation of the environment. But I suppose filters add to landfills as well. I for one don't have room to keep bottled water for drinking around, but I do have a 19 gallon fresh water tank. So it seems logical to me to filter that water in order to drink.
There are ways you do not add to landfill. I use a 20 years old 5 Gallon Coleman jug and couple of Gallon Juice containers which my grand-kids emptied out. I have been using them over and over depending on the length of the outing. I have a filtration system in my house and fill up these containers. It is little extra work but has worked well for me so far. As I said before I also have a PUR filter which attaches to the faucet but it was in the way and have not used it for a while.
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I installed a PUR filter at the Kitchen faucet, purchased from Walmart for about $25. Used it for some time and had to remove it to fix a leak at this faucet. I have not put it back since. It is sort of bulky and in the way. But does work well.
Otherwise used bottled water for cooking and stored water for miscellaneous.
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15 hours ago, Maineah said:
I can't remember but I think the microlite had a low oil shut off. It doesn't hold a lot of engine oil so a little bit goes a long way.
Maineah
You are correct Microlite does have a low oil and low fuel shut off. I checked both. I wonder if there is any reset swtich. The interesting part is that it worked fine before I replaced the Tune-up parts.
11 hours ago, Scott iv said:I'm coming from a small engine place and not specifically from an Onan Generator place so forgive me if it is not at all helpful. Was wondering whether the machine has a choke and whether that is being used upon initial start. The other more dreadful suggestion I would make would be to pull and clean the carburetor.
Hi Scottiv
I am not aware of any choke in this unit but I will check.
I plan to contact local Cummings outfit, I understand they they provide technical information on Onan products.
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1 hour ago, linda s said:
Used to be nerdy to RV but with the increasing rarity of these Toyota's it's getting cooler every day. After all they are movable Airbnb's right. Plus covid has made this the only way to vacation. No sleeping in any strange beds or using strange bathrooms. Only home in our clean RV at the beach or mountains. Beyond cool. Tolkien would be impressed.
Linda S
Linda
You are correct, Month of August I spent on the road from Portland, Oregon to Santa Barbara, California where I lived earlier. Camping, Hiking, Backpacking in the Sierra Mountains from 9800' elevation along the way, a 2540 mile trip. Traveling in Toyota movable Airbnb was great fun and the right way to travel in this Pandemic scare. Easy to keep distance, not using any public facilities and still enjoy Byways through small towns, Lakes, National Parks, State Park campgrounds and the great America outdoors. Interesting to note however, I Met few people along the way who did not know of Motor Homes built on Toyotas.
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This is the Generator is my rig. I have the rig for about three years and put in over 10,000 miles. Oil looked dark and air filter was nasty looking. Not knowing when the tune-up was done. That is the reason why:
I replaced tune up parts, with all original Onan parts: Air Filter, Fuel Filter, oil and Spark plug. After a frustrating day of removing and installing parts the generator would not run. It starts but shuts off as soon as I take my hand of the start switch.
Then checked the Fuel gage it had just above 1/4 tank of gas. Added two gallons of fuel. Now there is about 1/2 tank. After several more tries I gave up and decided to seek help.
Prior to this it always ran well, other than a bit of smoke when started and then ran good.
I have done the following trouble shooting checks:
1. Arrow on the fuel filter is towards the carburetor.
2. Removed hose and started, to see if the fuel filter was good.
It has a good and constant flow of fuel coming out.
3. About 1/2 tank of fuel.
4. Reinstalled the old spark Plug after cleaning, thinking perhaps the gap on the new Spark Plug was not correct.
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I removed my spare Tire from the back of my rig. Now I need to repair the holes and cracks in the fiberglass. I am looking for the right product and methods.
Attached photo of where Spare Tire was:
This is what it looks after cleaned up
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On 8/24/2020 at 6:12 PM, WME said:
This is what you are supposed to have underneath behind the rear axle...https://www.ebay.com/itm/89-95-Toyota-4Runner-Spare-Tire-Hoist-Cable-Emergency-Wheel-Lift-Carrier-MATCH/313171227882?hash=item48ea75b4ea:g:994AAOSwfPlfKNWf
Hi WME
Thank you for your recommendation. I contacted the seller to make sure this part will fit my rig and below is his reply :
" I don't see where you'd mount it. If the chassis is the same as the pickup you should be fine. If the chassis is modified, which is likely, than it may require modification to be used."
In addition I have been searching few other sites for this Spare tire Carrier. In order to start the part search I need to plug in the Year, Engine, and Cab size. I would think it would be Long bed. is there any special designation for the Motor Home chassis.
I just do not know enough and would appreciate any help. Thank you.
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HI Tstokma
I am impressed by all you did.
I do not know how different 22R engine is from my V6 engine layout, I was able to replace all three belts by removing only the battery. Loosening Alternator and Power Steering Pump was relatively easy. Loosening Idler Pulley took some time but I was able to work from above. This is where Linda"s link helped me to understand how to loosen and tighten it. I agree however there is not enough room to put your hand in and access parts. I was able to do it. I am sure more room you have easier the access. I can see removing so many parts and putting them together could turns it into a big project.
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On 9/1/2020 at 7:48 PM, linda s said:
What is going on with that exhaust pipe and why does it look like it's attached to your leaf spring shackle. It should go out the drivers side not the passenger. If it was set up OEM there would be plenty of room for the tire under there.
Linda S
The photo was taken from an angle, in fact exhaust pipe is quite free, not touching Leaf Spring shackle or any other part. . It appears the exhaust is newer than the rig, possibly redone by the previous owner. I checked the clear space and in order for spare tire to fit Exhaust pipe and Waste lines will need to be rerouted. Like JJRBus said "It was easier to cobble a spare tire carrier together than move things to utilize the original spare location." but not sure what !! I am not so handy as many forum members are. They do amazing things. I am definitely inspired.
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This is what it looks underneath my Rig. Currently Exhaust Pipe and Waste line are in the way if spare tire gadget fits to the frame. Perhaps this will have to wait for the future project.
How about in the mean time use combination of few pieces from ebay. See below:
Anyone experienced using these or any similar Spare tire carrier devices. Good, Bad and Ugly of them please.
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Thank you
Sorry,
I cannot visualize how and where it goes behind the rear Axle.
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I have a situation with spare tire looking for some ideas. See photos of the existing condition:
Spare is held with ONE top lug, two below are so loose, wood rotted away and they are worth less.
I went on Amazon, ebay and several other sites looking for a spare wheel carrier.. My first thought was to use my 2" hitch. They seem to be so tall. But that will be my last resort as it will limit the hitch to carry just one tire.
My bumper is plastic/ fiberglass not sure, it protrudes about 12" out that I had to use 7" hitch extender to use Hitch rack.
Thank you
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I started replacing three engine belts. Having issues with Idler Pulley. Could you please send me some advise how to loosen Idler Pulley to get the belt over it.
I have loosened Power Steering and Alternator to replace these two belts. They seem easy to replace.
Thank you
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Let me start another issue related to the refrigerator issue on a long drive.
Start of this thought comes from once camper was parked on a slope. I thought i will level it later. I had started the fridge on Propane. when
i checked couple hours later. there was no change in the inside temperature. The pilot light had gone out which means the fridge was not on. I leveled the camper, restarted the fridge and all worked fine. My fridge does not have 12V setting, it works either 110 or Propane.
I have heard that the camper needs to be fairly level for the fridge to be working. Is this true?? If so is there any issue if you are on a hilly road say with 6% grade.
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Thanks to all who participated on this topic. for me this was quite enlightening. I was reluctant to ask this question but I am glad i did. in addition, Now i know I have two way refrigerator. thank you Linda.
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My fridge Dometic 2410 has never worked on 12v however works great on 120 hookup or propane.
I do not have any papers to see if it was supposed to work on 12v.
Anyone knows ??
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I am curious about how people use refrigerator on a long road trip.
I normally start mine a day or so before I am leaving. That is with power hookup at home. It is normally below 40degrees before I start my drive. By the time I arrive at campground few hours later it is about 45 or so. Then I turn it on propane and all seems to work out. Other than the condensation drip on food items. But what do you do if you are on a long road trip??
I do not drive with propane on.
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Last year one of my inner wheel went flat, it was the valve stem, too old and leaked. It sheared off two studs. I went to Toyota dealer, with Vin number they matched all parts. Little pricey but peace of mind to have original parts. Photo shoes all part numbers.
Best
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Hi Iflyfish
I have to admit I did not know of this Pressure /Temperature monitor until I read your post. It sounds like a must have gadget. Could you please write more about this. It appears the sensors are in the valve stem Cap. I guess they can be removed in case one of them malfunctions. You also mentioned they were installed by your tire shop. Where is this place in Oregon? I am in Gresham, Oregon closer to Mt. Hood. You said tires are filled with nitrogen, is that necessary with these sensors?
A while back one inside tire went flat, Valve stem was too old and leaked air. By the time i noticed it had sheared off couple of Lugs. Luckily nothing happened on the road. I see this monitor will tell you when something happens with tires.
Do you have any photos to share what they look like when installed. Thank you.
Looking forward.
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Hello Ski Tom
Last year similar thing happened on my long trip from North West Oregon to Southern California. After I realized the gas cap was missing, I did not want to be driving around without the gas cap. I went to a local O'Reilly's Auto Parts. They asked me for the VIN number and found me the right fit. Now the gas cap is tethered to the filler pipe eliminating chances of forgetfulness.
Anyone experienced using these or any similar Spare tire carrier devices. Good, Bad and Ugly of them please.
Coffee Drinkers - What are you using?
in RV CHOW
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Starbucks breakfast blend, Mr.Coffee 5 cup maker, no paper filter, I get only two cups out of it. First cup is to GO and second with breakfast. It works every time. :-)